Automobiles/ Trucks 1/43-1/50 scale let’s see them

Mike, the 1/43 scale Vettes are much cheaper than the real ones these days...lol

@Capetrainman posted:

Mike, the 1/43 scale Vettes are much cheaper than the real ones these days...lol

Man I sure would hope so!

@pd posted:

I have a couple of vintage Corgis that some kid enthusiastically repainted with what looks to be a silver enamel paint. Is there a method for removing the topcoat while leaving the original paint intact?

Try finger nail polish remover.  It has worked pretty well for me on a lot of projects.  You might also find old fashioned brake fluid.  It usually works.

The '58 Olds wagon is perfect for strapping a tree on the roof for the ride back to the burbs...:

Hi...know everyone is gearing up for their Christmas layout or scenes under the tree.  Found this today at "Michaels" @ 40% off its regular price which amounted to $20.  Its a "LEMAX" product and I really think it will dress up my Christmas scene.

Happy Holiday Season

Don

Paul, that’s a classic shot with the ‘58 Olds wagon.

Great find, Don. It looks to be close to scale.

I’ve been trying some shots with my phone on the layout itself to get a “ground” level view. Here’s a couple of Sunoco trucks down at the derrick, and a Peterbilt next to my gantry crane. The Peterbilt is a pretty good model, seeing as I’ve had it from when my daughter was small in the 80’s. It came in a Lionel Trains and Trucking starter outfit. I’ve repainted it.

Another shot, more in line with what I had in mind.

Artie...enjoy seeing your industrial scenery, and there's nothing that beats Sunoco blue and yellow...nice work!

Between the Friday Xmas shoppers and the tree buyers, things are active by the N. Main Street station as the "Chief" pulls in...

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Another shot, more in line with what I had in mind.

Artie love the new angles you are posting really brings out the fine work you did on the truck. Sorry I haven’t been around lately I’m finally caught up on my Hobby Farm for the winter and ready to play with trains.

@Capetrainman posted:

Between the Friday Xmas shoppers and the tree buyers, things are active by the N. Main Street station as the "Chief" pulls in...

Paul your night pics are always Amazing thanks for sharing

@Don McErlean posted:

Hi...know everyone is gearing up for their Christmas layout or scenes under the tree.  Found this today at "Michaels" @ 40% off its regular price which amounted to $20.  Its a "LEMAX" product and I really think it will dress up my Christmas scene.

Happy Holiday Season

Don

Nice find Don. Very neat looking truck

@Capetrainman posted:

The '58 Olds wagon is perfect for strapping a tree on the roof for the ride back to the burbs...:

Great pic Paul almost reminds me of the Movie “Christmas Story” early 1960s  is that little Ralphie in the red suit holding the bag and Big Ralphie at the back of the car  lol. Thanks for sharing

@WesternPacific2217 posted:

Paul, seems you and I have similar tastes in cars and service stations! In the following photo is a 60 ragtop Chevy Corvette and at the pumps is a 1971 Pontiac GTO Judge at Ethyl's Gas Station. Guy on the floor under the Vette seems to be doing a little TIG/MIG or Arc welding.

Note: Yes that is a hook on the roof of the Goat, it's a Hallmark Keepsake ornament.

Scott. I like that pic especially the 50s couple with the headlights on is it a Chevy or a Olds?

Latest acquisitions.The Chevy flatbed and The Mystery Machine are JADA Toys from Walmart and then Dodge is Hallmark.  The Chevy is listed as 1:35 but I thought it looked good for a large truck.  The bed is a little short so I may look into converting it a rack body or a box truck.  If I go that route I'll try to de-hot rod it some.  I'll compare it to the ERTL versions I have to see if it fits. The Mystery Machine is way big but the plan is to try and fitit on a SuperStreets chassis.  We'll see if hat ever comes to fruition.  The Dodge is a little small but when I saw posted I just had to have one.

Lee, I owe it all to you and everyone on this forum that brought me into this sub-set of our train hobby, and detailing ideas and techniques. Here’s another shot from yesterday:

@coach joe posted:

Latest acquisitions.The Chevy flatbed and The Mystery Machine are JADA Toys from Walmart and then Dodge is Hallmark.  The Chevy is listed as 1:35 but I thought it looked good for a large truck.  The bed is a little short so I may look into converting it a rack body or a box truck.  If I go that route I'll try to de-hot rod it some.  I'll compare it to the ERTL versions I have to see if it fits. The Mystery Machine is way big but the plan is to try and fitit on a SuperStreets chassis.  We'll see if hat ever comes to fruition.  The Dodge is a little small but when I saw posted I just had to have one.

Coach, Ya, Scooby Doo the Mystery Machine, gotta love it. Is it going on your layout somewhere. I love the whimsical touches model railroaders put in the scenes!! The dark green truck looks fresh out of Ekstensive Metal Works on Motor Trends Texas Metal! That Mopar A-100 looks familiar, I have one of those too! :-) Thanks for sharing them.

@coach joe posted:

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Ruh-roh, Roe... hope you’ve got plenty of Scooby Snacks in there Gotta love the Mystery Machine!!!

Scott, The Mystery Machine is planned on going SuperStreets.  If that works it'll definitely be one the layout.  If it won't fit a SuperStreets chassis it'll probably wind up on a display shelf. 

Paul, The Mystery Machine is so oversized because of the Scooby Snacks inside.

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Lee, I owe it all to you and everyone on this forum that brought me into this sub-set of our train hobby, and detailing ideas and techniques. Here’s another shot from yesterday:

Thanks Artie that’s a great pic too. Your pictures keep getting better don’t stop now and thanks for sharing.